peninsula
word
Definition
A peninsula is a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water, but still connected to the mainland.
Usage & Nuances
'Peninsula' is mainly used in geography and maps. Major landforms often called peninsulas include Florida Peninsula or the Iberian Peninsula. Do not confuse with 'island' (totally surrounded by water).
Spanish: penínsulaPortuguese (BR): penínsulaPortuguese (PT): penínsulaChinese (Simplified): 半岛Chinese (Traditional): 半島Hindi: प्रायद्वीपArabic: شبه جزيرةBengali: উপদ্বীপRussian: полуостровJapanese: 半島Vietnamese: bán đảoKorean: 반도Turkish: yarımadaUrdu: جزیرہ نماIndonesian: semenanjung
Example Sentences
Italy is a peninsula in southern Europe.
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A peninsula is mostly surrounded by water.
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The children played on the sandy peninsula by the lake.
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They drove along the coast to reach the remote peninsula.
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The restaurant offers stunning views of the whole peninsula.
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Florida is known for being a sunny peninsula with beautiful beaches.
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